March · Alaska
Best time to visit Sitka in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sitka in March
Average temperature 3°C, 165 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
3.0/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 165 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Sitka scores 3.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 165 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sitka blends Russian-era cathedral domes with rainforest islands and whale-rich waters on the outer coast.
March in Sitka — the hardest end of the year
March averages 3°C (37°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 165 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 3.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sitka in March?
- In March, Sitka averages 3°C, 165 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.0/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Sitka?
- March earns a 3.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sitka in March?
- Expect about 165 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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